Hi guys,
I was wondering if Luftwaffe aircrew had water dye to aid rescue in the event of coming down in the sea? If they did do we know what colour it was?
Really appreciate any help. Trying to get a little detail right..
Thank you,
Taifun
By: Creaking Door - 7th July 2018 at 14:24
It’s a chemical called fluorescene which, incidentally, is irremovable from water once released.
Probably quite diluted by now though!
By: J Boyle - 7th July 2018 at 13:33
Yes, they still use it, or did a few years back when I went through the USAF aircrew survival school.
Occasionally a packet of the stuff would end up in a local civic fountain…
By: Arabella-Cox - 6th July 2018 at 18:00
It’s a chemical called fluorescene which, incidentally, is irremovable from water once released.
Pretty much standard in all life preservers for airmen during and since WW2. Not sure they use it now, though – and don’t get it on your skin in the raw form!
Anon.
By: Taifun - 6th July 2018 at 10:34
Thank you Sir!
By: QldSpitty - 6th July 2018 at 08:42
Yes…In here somewhere it says Bright Green Fluro Dye.
https://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?103046-British-Pilots-Relied-On-German-Sea-Rescue-Service-During-Battle-Of-Britain
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July 6, 2018 at 8:34 am